Portia Abassah
Ontario,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and Dedicated Personal Support Worker with expertise in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Proven track record of providing exceptional care to clients, promoting independence, and ensuring their well-being. Skilled in dementia care and adept at handling emergency situations calmly and effectively. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Creek way Village
Burlington, Canada
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, ensuring accurate dosage.
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Transported client to doctor's office and essential errands.
- Recognized early signs of distress or decline in health status and responded accordingly.
- Evaluated client's needs to plan for continuing services.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
Mississauga, Canada
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Experienced in following safety procedures when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Coordinated medical appointments, errands, and social events.
Personal Support Worker
Virstaf Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Helped during emergency and disaster, offer health care first aid and assist.
- Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs.
- Knowledgeable about handling emergency situations effectively while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Well versed in using adaptive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers and lifts for mobility assistance.
Education
Certificate of higher education - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON05.2024
Senior High School -
Breman Asikuma Senior High School
Breman Asikuma05.2013
Skills
- Disability support
- Emotional support
- Social Support
- Time management
- Patient care
- Housekeeping task
- Clinic Documentation
- Organisational skills
- Privacy And Confidentiality
- Communication skills
Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Present, Mohawk College, Hamilton ON
- Personal Support Worker(PSW), 09/01/24, Mohawk College, Hamilton ON
- National Association of Career College(NACC), Present
- Driving Licence G2, 08/01/23
- First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, 10/01/24, 10/01/27, Canadian Red Cross
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Creek way Village
02.2025 - 04.2025
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
10.2024 - 01.2025
Personal Support Worker
Virstaf Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2024
Certificate of higher education - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College
Senior High School -
Breman Asikuma Senior High School